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2026 IFS Sumo World Championships
About
2026 IFS (International Federation of Sumo) Sumo World Championships in Baku Azerbaijan September 2026; flagship global amateur sumo championship; brings together USSF Team USA and 80+ countries; Olympic-aspirant federation; previous editions in Tallinn (Estonia), Krakow (Poland), Tokyo, Osaka.
Martial Arts
Sumo
Weight Classes
Openweight + Lightweight (-85kg) + Middleweight (-115kg) + Heavyweight (+115kg)
Divisions
Mens HeavyweightMens MiddleweightMens LightweightMens OpenweightWomens Divisions
Rules Set
IFS Amateur Sumo Rules
Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
to Sunday, September 27, 2026
Organizer
International Federation of Sumo (IFS)
Entry Fee
National federation registration